Our Mission: No Woman Should Choose Between Her Health and Her Home
Pawsitively 4 Pink is a Worcester-based nonprofit helping low-income women with breast cancer across Massachusetts. We provide vital financial assistance and ongoing emotional support when it’s needed most — covering rent, utilities, and everyday expenses so that a diagnosis never costs a woman her home. From diagnosis through six months after treatment, we’re the only organization in the region that stays this long.
Our Mission: No Woman Should Choose Between Her Health and Her Home
Pawsitively 4 Pink is a Worcester-based nonprofit helping low-income women with breast cancer across Massachusetts. We provide vital financial assistance and ongoing emotional support when it’s needed most — covering rent, utilities, and everyday expenses so that a diagnosis never costs a woman her home. From diagnosis through six months after treatment, we’re the only organization in the region that stays this long.
More Than Just Financial Aid
We bridge the critical gap between medical care and daily survival. Our holistic approach ensures that women can focus on what matters most: Healing.
The Mission
The mission of Pawsitively 4 Pink is to provide immediate financial assistance to low-income women diagnosed with breast cancer in Massachusetts — covering rent, utilities, and essential living expenses to prevent homelessness and financial ruin during treatment and for up to six months after.
The Vision
A Massachusetts where every woman facing breast cancer has the financial stability and emotional support to navigate her journey with dignity and hope — no matter her income.
The Pawsitive Twist
Through our Pink Paws Project, we harness the unconditional love of emotional support dogs to reduce stress and anxiety during treatment — proving that a wagging tail is powerful medicine.
Where the Money Goes
Breast cancer treatment is expensive, but the hidden costs of life don’t stop. Through our Power to Thrive grants, we cover the essentials for Massachusetts women in treatment — typically $2,500–$4,500 in direct support per woman:
Rent & Mortgage Payments
Medical Bills
Transportation
Groceries
Utilities (Heat, Electricity, Water)
Where the Money Goes
Breast cancer treatment is expensive, but the hidden costs of life don’t stop. Through our Power to Thrive grants, we cover the essentials for Massachusetts women in treatment — typically $2,500–$4,500 in direct support per woman:
Rent & Mortgage Payments
Medical Bills
Transportation
Groceries
Utilities (Heat, Electricity, Water)
Our Track Record
Year-over-Year Impact
Since our inception, the number of women we have been able to assist has grown exponentially. Your donations translate directly into keeping lights on and families together during treatment. Every contribution becomes immediate relief, removing financial barriers. With your support, women can focus on healing instead of choosing between medical care and basic necessities. Together, we can provide stability, hope, and compassionate support when it is needed most.
$2500-$4500
average support per woman
Voices of Hope
Real stories from our recipients
Courtney Elizabeth Young
I have worked with Pawsitively 4 Pink for about six months — and in that time, they’ve worked hard to support me. No one should face financial stress while battling cancer, especially with rising medical and living costs.
Liz M
What an incredible gift and relief it has been to have your financial support! I am now able to pursue the treatment that is best suited for me, and I am profoundly grateful.
Babs
Our First Recipient
Don't be afraid to ask for help from P4P. They are very easygoing, wonderful people. I told the hospital about you, I told anyone who needs help.
Ashley P
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was terrified not just about my health, but about how I would keep my lights on and food on the table. Pawsitively 4 Pink stepped in when I felt overwhelmed, offering not only financial help but compassion and hope. Because of them, I could focus on healing instead of worrying about my bills.
Beth
This organization is a true gem—led by local women, for local women. They genuinely believe in their mission to support an underserved and often overlooked population. I’ve witnessed the impact of this program firsthand, and it’s remarkable. I can’t say enough good things about Pawsitively 4 Pink.
Ang
Pawsitively 4 Pink is an amazing organization. In Western MA, breast cancer resources are limited, but Michelle responded quickly and offered support I never imagined. Her kindness, generosity, and dedication made a huge difference, and I will be forever grateful.
Sandra
My experience with Pawsitively 4 Pink has been truly life-saving. Michelle Power and her team provided emotional support throughout my diagnosis and treatment, drawing on their own personal experiences with breast cancer. Their dedication, compassion, and respect for privacy made it easy to ask for help without shame. I am deeply grateful for their hard work and support.
Lisa
I cannot say enough about Pawsitively 4 Pink. Michelle and her team were compassionate, empathetic, and incredibly supportive during my overwhelming breast cancer diagnosis. They covered four months of my rent when I had no money left, easing my stress and helping me focus on healing. P4P truly cares and works tirelessly year-round to support people like me, and their dedication has made a real difference in my life.
Lydia
I have been living with breast cancer since 2021 as a single mom of two, and financially things have been extremely difficult—even facing eviction. Through my social worker at UMass, I was introduced to Pawsitively 4 Pink. Michelle Powers returned my call quickly and has been a tremendous help to me and my family, far beyond what I expected. I wish I could give this foundation ten stars—thank you for your support and dedication.
Malissa
Pawsitively 4 Pink was a true blessing during my battle with breast cancer. Facing surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, I struggled both physically and financially, and support from others wasn’t always there. Michelle Powers and the P4P team provided understanding, compassion, and practical help, allowing me to focus on recovery. I am deeply grateful for their support and cannot thank them enough for helping me get back to life.
Kelly
I have been living with breast cancer since 2019 and brain cancer since 2021, facing the most challenging period of my life. When Michelle and her team learned of my situation, they responded with compassion and dignity. Pawsitively 4 Pink helped me secure a safe vehicle for medical appointments and provided rental assistance, allowing me to refocus my finances. Their personalized support has reduced my stress and allowed me to concentrate on my health and recovery. I am deeply grateful and will keep them in my prayers.
Yesleni
If someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, you know the stress it brings to them and everyone around them. I am eternally grateful to everyone at Pawsitively 4 Pink for supporting my mom and our family. Thank you, Michelle, for always checking in and being an angel. I hope this organization continues to grow so it can help more families like ours.
Bitadni
In the midst of my journey, I met Michelle an angel in my path. Her support has been invaluable to my family. I am deeply grateful to Pawsitively 4 Pink for their unconditional aid, which has helped us keep fighting through tough times. I encourage everyone to support this wonderful organization and make a difference.
Help us support more women today.
When a health crisis strikes, the mounting pressure of daily expenses should never be the primary concern. By removing these immediate barriers, you provide more than just funds; you provide the vital mental space and emotional stability required for a successful recovery process.
A gift of $100 ensures the lights stay on and the home remains warm by covering a critical utility bill during a difficult month. Meanwhile, a larger gift of $500 serves as a definitive shield against eviction or foreclosure, effectively saving a family home and preserving a sense of normalcy.
These tangible acts of support allow a woman to prioritize her clinical treatments and physical strength over the fear of her bank balance reaching zero.
Help us support more women today.
When a health crisis strikes, the mounting pressure of daily expenses should never be the primary concern. By removing these immediate barriers, you provide more than just funds; you provide the vital mental space and emotional stability required for a successful recovery process. A gift of $100 ensures the lights stay on and the home remains warm by covering a critical utility bill during a difficult month. Meanwhile, a larger gift of $500 serves as a definitive shield against eviction or foreclosure, effectively saving a family home and preserving a sense of normalcy. These tangible acts of support allow a woman to prioritize her clinical treatments and physical strength over the fear of her bank balance reaching zero.
